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Old 04-29-2018, 02:50 PM
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I recently picked up a big ol' Harmony jazz archtop. Came with a chipboard case held together with duct tape. Would like something a bit sturdier. Lower bout is 17 inches. Anybody know of a source for a hard case to fit a guitar that size?
I guess a gig bag would work too, they also seem hard to find in that size.
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Old 04-29-2018, 04:48 PM
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Guild made some big cases in the past. I used one for my giant old Epi Broadway archtop. I think that one was 17.5" across the lower bout. I might still have a big case in my garage, but if so, it's old.
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Old 04-30-2018, 12:46 PM
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Thanks guys!
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Old 05-01-2018, 12:53 AM
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Check dimensions closely. A lot of gig bags you would think would work are either to narrow or short.

The Hiscox jumbo will fit a lot of 17" bout archtops. They make a good case. Best to watch for sales.
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Old 05-01-2018, 05:10 AM
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I recently picked up a big ol' Harmony jazz archtop. Came with a chipboard case held together with duct tape. Would like something a bit sturdier. Lower bout is 17 inches. Anybody know of a source for a hard case to fit a guitar that size?
I guess a gig bag would work too, they also seem hard to find in that size.
I have a TKL case for my Epiphone Blackstone (16 3/8” lower bout).

I’ll add that no way is my archtop going in a gig bag, just saying......

Last edited by WildcatGuitar; 05-02-2018 at 04:27 PM. Reason: Needed a bit of a reality check.
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Old 05-01-2018, 08:57 AM
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Ameritage maybe?
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Old 05-01-2018, 01:01 PM
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https://www.tkl.com/en/uproduct/tkl-...?id=06120%2FBL

https://www.tkl.com/en/uproduct/tkl-...?id=07820%2FBL

I use a normal Jumbo size case for my 17" archtop. I have a TKL Premier case, and for my money it's good value unless you were flying all the time.
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Old 05-06-2018, 04:31 PM
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Any case made for a Gibson Jumbo J200-style guitar would do. The Epiphone Broadway case is 17" across and made for the archtop.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/acce...ge.rr1|ClickCP

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